Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
#5179
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
#4830Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.456.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE, released in 2011, features a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos, released in 2014, has a slightly smaller 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the S II HD LTE is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, whereas the S5 mini Duos utilizes a quad-core 1.4 GHz CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and can record video at 1080p@30fps, but the S5 mini Duos has a marginally improved 2.1 MP front camera compared to the 2.0 MP on the S II HD LTE.
- The S5 mini Duos also has a larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the S II HD LTE's 1850 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- Software-wise, the S II HD LTE runs Android 2.3 (upgradable to 4.0), while the S5 mini Duos comes with Android 4.4.4 (upgradable to 6.0.1), providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE SHV-E120S
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos G800H/DS
Display
Size
4.65"
4.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 220
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2.1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1850 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
129.8 x 68.8 x 9.5 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.37 in)
131.1 x 64.8 x 9.1 mm (5.16 x 2.55 x 0.36 in)
Weight
130.5 g
118 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI 4
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI 4
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes